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semiminor_axis
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[ noun ] (geometry) one-half the minor axis of an ellipse
Used in print (J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)The Poynting-Robertson effect causes the semi major_axis of orbits to diminish more rapidly than the semi-minor_axis , with a consequent tendency toward circular orbits as the particles move toward the sun . Related terms |
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